State of Louisiana · 1 month ago
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Houma-Thibodaux Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe State of Louisiana is seeking a Student Development Specialist for the Louisiana Special School District. This role involves developing educational and life skills programs for residential students, particularly those who are deaf or visually impaired, while collaborating with staff and parents to support student development.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Implements school system policies and school philosophy and programs
Exhibits knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws
Exhibits understanding of handicapped children and their needs, especially the hearing-impaired children served by the school and demonstrates awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve disabled children and their families
Demonstrates appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing
Exercises good judgment in making decisions
Maintains complete and accurate records including data on each student’s participation in training sessions and follow up and documentation on student achievement and progress, exercises confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law
Applies knowledge and skills of supervision to programs and personnel demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal skills
Maintains a positive relationship with professional associates, the community, the parents of the students and state and local agencies
Participates in disciplinary staffing sessions as appropriate
Participates in school sponsored activities
Works with the After School Program staff, school counselors, teachers, and parents in developing age appropriate educational and life skills programs for residential students
Conducts student observations of deaf students residing on campus, identifies their strengths and weaknesses, develops goals for each child and develops and implements behavior programs and life skills training that allow students to earn privileges and learn responsibility for their own behavior
Develops Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) activities, establishes goals, implements learning activities for students individually or in groups and reports results
Facilitates appropriate student behavior at all times and provides guidance to Residential Advisors in implementing life skills training
Develops individual behavior plans, in conjunction with the school counselor, for students requiring a more structured environment and/or close supervision
Works with other school staff as required providing input on the progress, behavior, and achievement of individual students
Develops individual student portfolios to track training needs and accomplishments
Sends status reports home to parents on student’s progress on Independent Living Skills and Behavior Level System. Meets with parents as requested to discuss student’s progress
Assists Residential Team Leader in reporting students’ progress as it relates to program indicators for legislative monitoring
Administers student discipline as assigned or in the absence of the Residential Team Leader
Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations
Exhibits professional ethics
Exhibits initiative and recognizes and follows established communication channels
Exhibits a willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement
Uses time effectively
May be required to develop and implement a Professional Growth Plan in consultation with the designated supervisor
May be required to complete a self-evaluation
Maintains an appropriate student-adult relationship and respects the individual worth and dignity of each student
For LSD, demonstrates effective expressive and receptive sign language skills
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the deaf or visually impaired OR an Associate of Arts degree with three years of experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the deaf or visually impaired OR six years of full time experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the deaf or visually impaired
Must possess Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification or secure such certification within the first 6 months of employment
Must possess human relations, planning, organizing and coordinating skills to perform related office functions, such as meeting the public, communicating with professional and administrative staff, other school personnel, parents, members of the deaf community and others in a school setting
Must possess excellent verbal skills (oral and signed), writing and computer skills
For LSD - Must possess expressive and receptive sign language skills. The minimum acceptable Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level for effective job performance is Advanced. Must obtain the Advanced level rating within two (2) years of hire date
Company
State of Louisiana
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chancellor Donald, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Chase Hymel
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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